A cognitive theory of magic
By: Jesper Sørensen
Series: Cognitive science of religion series
Publisher: AltaMira
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Lanham
Language: eng
Number of pages: 218
ISBN-13: 9780759110373; 9780759110403
Subjects: Magic; Magic -- Religious aspects; Cognition and culture; Psychology, Religious
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-208) and index
Table of contents: title: Magic in the history of the social sciences; title: The cognitive foundation of magical action; title: Magical rituals and conceptual blending; title: Transformation and manipulation: a typology of magical actions; title: Frames of ritual action: causation, diagnosis and prognosis; title: Ritual purpose and the relation between magic, culture and religion